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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 1946 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Colucci (ranked 1497 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fjera might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tito & Tarantula . The crowd seem to be enjoying Colucci's choice of entrance music: Le temps des cerises. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jodi Joe Fjera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Michel Colucci!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fjera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Colucci manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fjera (2) vs (0) Colucci
Colucci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fjera defends well.
Our spies down at at Jako Gym inform us that Colucci has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Colucci is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fjera is aware though and is defending well.
Colucci wants to sweep but no luck.
Fjera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fjera controlling the action here.
Fjera prevents Colucci from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Colucci sees it coming and defends easily.
Colucci actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but Colucci defending well.
Fjera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Colucci sees it coming and defends easily.
Fjera prevents Colucci from improving his position.
Colucci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Colucci is staying active underneath Fjera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Colucci trying to control here.
Colucci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Colucci is looking to sweep but instead, Fjera has passed into half guard.
Fjera passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (5) vs (0) Colucci
Fjera advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fjera (7) vs (0) Colucci
Fjera is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Colucci is surviving well by controlling Fjera's body position as best he can.
Colucci tries to hold on but Fjera postures up.
Fjera controlling from the full mount.
Fjera moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Fjera (10) vs (0) Colucci
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Colucci right now.
Fjera biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fjera doesn't have the hooks in and Colucci manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (10) vs (2) Colucci
Fjera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Colucci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (10) vs (5) Colucci
Colucci tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Colucci has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fjera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fjera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Colucci wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fjera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (12) vs (5) Colucci
Fjera controlling the pace.
Colucci makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Colucci.
Colucci is trying to keep Fjera in close.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fjera drops back looking for a leg! Colucci is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Colucci manages to kick Fjera off! Fjera jumps back into Colucci's guard.
Colucci working for a triangle but Fjera defends it easily.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Colucci has his foot on Fjera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fjera works his way back into a safe position though.
Colucci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fjera defends well.
Fjera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Colucci wants to sweep here but Fjera controlling him for the moment.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Colucci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fjera manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (12) vs (7) Colucci
Colucci stopping the sweep attempt from Fjera.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fjera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Colucci has picked Fjera up and slammed him! Fjera can't keep hold of the triangle and Colucci manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (12) vs (10) Colucci
Colucci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fjera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fjera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fjera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fjera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colucci pulls his head out easily.
Colucci is working for a kimura but Fjera is defending it quite comfortably.
Fjera tries to get to full guard but Colucci has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Colucci moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Fjera. Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (12) vs (13) Colucci
Colucci goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fjera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Colucci's guard! Nice work there by Fjera! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fjera (14) vs (13) Colucci
Colucci is controlling Fjera's posture.
Fjera pushes down on Colucci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Colucci is looking to control Fjera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Colucci avoid being mounted?
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to mount his opponent but Colucci defends it.
Colucci tries to roll over but Fjera keeps him under control.
Fjera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Colucci has managed to free his arm - good work.
Colucci trying to control here.
Fjera wants to free his trapped foot but Colucci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fjera controlling the pace.
Colucci moves into full guard.
Colucci working for submissions but it's allowed Fjera to get to half guard.
Colucci is not content to let Fjera control the position.
Colucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fjera is keen to just control but Colucci is a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Fjera is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Colucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fjera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Colucci doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fjera.
Colucci is not content to let Fjera control the position.
Fjera wants to pass to mount but Colucci is defending the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is controlling the pace.
Colucci is looking to improve his position.
Fjera wants to take a breather but Colucci is having none of it.
Fjera wants to pass to mount but Colucci is defending the position.
Colucci tries to get to full guard but Fjera has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Colucci sees it coming and defends easily.
Colucci actively working from the bottom here.
Fjera passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (17) vs (13) Colucci
Colucci is not content to let Fjera control the position.
Fjera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Colucci is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Colucci is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Colucci prevents Fjera from moving into mount.
Colucci is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fjera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fjera has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fjera (20) vs (13) Colucci
Fjera wants to control but Colucci has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fjera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fjera takes the fight on points by 20 to 13.
Our winner, Jodi Joe Fjera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Macho Man Savage (ranked 23320 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Grishin (ranked 3600 p4p, 454 weight class). Grishin has chosen Danger as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Macho Man Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Viktor Grishin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Savage gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savage (2) vs (0) Grishin
Savage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grishin on the ground.
Grishin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grishin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savage (2) vs (2) Grishin
Grishin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savage working for a triangle but Grishin defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage has an active guard here but Grishin has managed to pass into half guard.
Savage actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grishin is trying for a kimura here. Savage looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Grishin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Grishin!
Viktor Grishin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger Little (ranked 3282 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrano Jackson (ranked 4734 p4p, 516 weight class). Little comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Roger Little! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Little looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Little drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Little (2) vs (0) Jackson
Little is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Little's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Little doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Little manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Little wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Little doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Little manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little preventing the sweep.
Little avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Little defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson is trying to keep Little in close.
Little's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Jackson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Little got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Little has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Little controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Little controlling him for the moment.
Little trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Little sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Little defends it easily.
Jackson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Little puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Little uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson. Score +3 for passing guard: Little (5) vs (0) Jackson
Little controlling from the full mount.
Jackson wants to control but Little is having none of it.
Little takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Little has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Little (5) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Little is retaining full guard.
Little has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control but Little is working from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Little has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jackson is looking to defend but Little has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jackson! Little pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jackson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roger Little!
After the big win, Roger Little made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 4858 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Howell (ranked 4475 p4p, 475 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Howell tries to sprawl but Trump drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Howell
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trump is pressing down on Howell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Howell is holding on for now.
Trump passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (0) Howell
Howell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Trump (8) vs (0) Howell
Trump controls the position.
Howell rolls, trying to escape but Trump keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell turns into Trump and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (8) vs (2) Howell
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Howell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Trump dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (10) vs (2) Howell
Howell controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howell looking for a sweep. Not yet Howell, not yet.
Howell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Howell is keeping the position.
Howell trying to keep a closed guard but Trump is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Howell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Howell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell wants to hit a switch here but Trump passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Howell there! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (13) vs (2) Howell
Howell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trump controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Howell wants to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
Trump controlling from the full mount.
Howell reaches up to try and control the position but Trump seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Howell rolls and tries to escape and now Trump has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (16) vs (2) Howell
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell wants to escape the position.
Trump keeps control of the position easily here as Howell tries to buck him off.
Howell breaks Trump's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (16) vs (4) Howell
Howell trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell forces his way into half guard.
Trump tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trump defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Howell is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably.
Howell wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Trump is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Howell works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (16) vs (7) Howell
Howell tries to control but Trump wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Howell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (18) vs (7) Howell
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howell controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Howell's guard.
Howell moves into full guard.
Trump showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (21) vs (7) Howell
Trump wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy.
Howell stops Trump from passing to mount.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell is letting Trump control him for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Howell sneaks back into half guard.
Howell is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trump performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Howell gets back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trump advances to half guard.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Trump seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Trump is looking to advance position but Howell won't allow it.
Howell wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Howell wants to get back to full guard but Trump has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (24) vs (7) Howell
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trump controlling the position.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trump wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trump gets to mount! Howell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (26) vs (7) Howell
Trump takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Howell is trying desperately to improve position.
Howell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (26) vs (9) Howell
Howell pushes down on Trump's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Howell is working for a submission of some sort.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Howell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Howell eventually gives up the hold.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but Trump defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Howell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howell.
Howell prevents Trump from improving his position.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trump defends it well.
Trump slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 26 to 9. |
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